Polk Audio Melee Xbox 360 Owner's Manual

technical assistance

customer service

If anything is missing or damaged, or if your headphones fail to operate, contact the authorized Polk dealer where you made your purchase, or contact Polk Customer
Service immediately at 1-800-377-7655 (M-F, 9:00
double-check that you followed the instructions correctly. Should you isolate the problem to a defect in the headphones, contact the authorized Polk dealer where
you made your purchase, or contact Polk Customer Service by phone or via email: [e-mail]. Outside the USA & Canada, call [phone].

product disposal

Certain international, national and/or local laws and/or regulations may apply regarding the disposal of this product. For further detailed information,
please contact the retailer where you purchased this product or the Polk Importer/Distributor in your country.

am-5:30 pm est, USA & Canada only). If, after following the setup directions, you experience difficulty, please

important performance & safety tips

WARNING: listen carefully

Polk headphones are capable of playing at extremely high volume levels, which could cause serious or permanent hearing damage. Polk, Inc.
accepts no liability for hearing loss, bodily injury or property damage resulting from the misuse of its products. Besides, we want you to keep
your hearing so you’ll buy more Polk products.

enjoy your Polk headphones responsibly

It’s a very bad idea, and in many jurisdictions against the law, to operate a vehicle while wearing headphones. Crossing streets without being able
to hear what’s going on around you can be dangerous as well. Use your good common sense and never play headphones in an environment,
or during an activity, that requires your complete attention. The sounds you hear around you could save your life.

how loud is too loud?

Polk headphones are capable of reproducing excellent musical detail, even at lower volume levels. You should limit prolonged exposure to volumes
that exceed 85 decibels (dB). Regular exposure to sound over 100 dB for more than 1 minute risks permanent hearing loss. For more about safe
volume levels, go to the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) guidelines at www.osha.gov.

Xbox® 360 Setup

Connect the digital optical cable (included) from the digital output on your Xbox 360
to the digital input on the DSP Amp. (Note: Remove the protective caps from each
end of the optical cable before inserting them into the sockets.)

Connect the DSP Amp USB power cable to your Xbox

Connect the Audio Cable from the Audio Mixer to the DSP amplifier input
(round plug where DSP LED is located).

Plug the Audio Mixer into the Xbox

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360 controller.

Insert the 3.5 mm connector into the Melee headset.

Use the Voice and Game Volume Control Knobs on the Audio
Mixer to adjust the overall volume level of headset output.

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360 Console.

connect to an audio source (mp3, smartphone)

The Melee converts from game to music to movies with a single 48" cable.
A one-button control enables you to take calls.

listen

But first…turn down the volume on your device before connecting your headphones. Plug the headphone cable
into the 1/8" (3.5 mm) stereo jack on your device.

· 90-degree connector plugs into device; straight connector plugs into headphone.

· You can connect to an S/PDIF output via an optical cable to listen to music or movies.

Important: Headphones have a left and right orientation. They use the markings “L” and “R” to indicate which
earcup goes on which ear.

care & storage

how to clean headphones
Important: Use a damp cloth to clean the headphone. DO NOT get any liquid in the headphone. Use warm water
and a mild dish soap on a damp cloth to remove dirt. DO NOT use harsh cleaning agents.

Storing your Headphones

Store your headphones in a clean, dry environment.
DO NOT expose your headphones to extreme
heat or cold, high humidity or liquids.

what’s in the box?

Headset with retractable gaming microphone
In-line DSP Amplifier
Thumb-reach Audio Mixer
Single-button interface phone/chat connector
Optical Audio Cable (not shown)

Headset
Connector

Phone
Connector

your headphone headset

Ideal for use with Windows-based phones, the Melee’s comfortable headphone headset features a fold-flat design.
The earcups rotate 90° to lay flat; when they’re off your ears and around your neck, they’re out of your way.

The Melee headset features a retractable near-field gaming microphone built into the left-ear earcup.
The gaming microphone is released with a quick press, and retracted again with a second press.
When the microphone is OUT, the mic is active. When the microphone is IN, it is muted.

using the audio mixer

Polk’s exclusive Audio Mixer lets you adjust modes and listening levels instantly without taking your hands off your controller.

Voice Volume: Adjusts the volume of incoming chat from other players. Push to Mute.

Game Volume: Adjusts the game’s sound volume. Push to Mute.

Optimizatoin Modes: Press to cycle through the built-in gaming EQ presets. The LED will change color for each preset.

There is an audible beep when each is preset is changed.

Power Button: Press and hold 4 seconds to turn off.

LED: This LED glows amber when power is ON.

Optimization Modes

Power Button

MuteMute

LED

Voice Volume

Game Volume

Plugs into

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360 Controller

Xbox

DSP Amplifier Module Features

Connection for the DSP Amplifier Box Cable: Use this input to connect your Audio Mixer to the DSP Amplifier.

Dolby Headphone Toggle Switch: Toggles between Dolby Headphone and Stereo/5.1 downmix.

Dolby Headphone LED: When the unit is on, this LED will glow amber when Dolby Headphone is off

and the unit is outputting a stereo signal. The LED will glow green when Dolby Headphone is enabled
and the unit is outputting a surround sound effect.

LED: When the unit is powered ON, this LED will be ON.

Optical Audio (Toslink) Connector: Sends digital audio from your console to the DSP Amplifier.

USB Connector: Powers your headset with a connection from the DSP Amplifier to your Xbox

LED:
Dolby Digital Signal (green)
Stereo Signal (yellow)

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360 controller.

Connection for the DSP Amplifier Box Cable

When plugged in, the DSP amplifier
powers up automatically powers up.

Dolby Headphone
Toggle Switch

Optical Audio Connector

USB Connector

Xbox® 360 chat setup

Please refer to you Xbox® 360 Manual.

Configure Xbox® 360 settings

Please refer to you Xbox® 360 Manual.

Dolby Digital Surround Sound Processing

The DSP Amp uses Dolby Headphone surround sound processing technology—the industry standard format for decoding multichannel game audio.
Dolby Headphone processing re-creates 5.1 channel surround sound so you can hear sound all around you, as if you were listening to a 5.1 speaker system.

This LED glows yellow when stereo/downmix is selected and green when Dolby Headphone is selected.

Built-in Gaming Optimization Modes

The Melee Gaming Audio System features four exclusive preprogrammed gaming Immersion Modes. These have been
engineered by game designers and Polk engineers to enhance your gaming experience. Press the button on the Audio
Mixer to cycle through the Optimization Modes as illustrated below. With each selection the LED will change color and
there will be an audible beep.

Mode Name LED Color Dolby

Halo Warrior Blue on 1

Forza Racer Red off 2

Cinema Green on 3

Music White off 4

Note: Dolby Headphone State can be toggled by pressing the Dolby
Headphone Toggle Switch. Pressing Game Optimization Mode Button
will return unit to each mode's predetermined Dolby Headphone State.

Headphone

Audio Beeps

Optimization Modes

LED

Troubleshooting

Problem Try this

There is no sound. Turn the music source up.

Volume is low. Turn the music source up.

There is a lack of bass. Adjust the headphones to fit properly.

The microphone is
not working.

The telephone does not respond
to controls.

FCC AND CANADA EMC COMPLIANCE INFORMATION

This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES -003.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

© 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All Rights Reserved. Microsoft, 343 Industries, the 343 Industries logo, Halo, the Halo logo, Turn 10,
the Turn 10 logo, Forza Motorsport, the Forza Motorsport logo, Xbox, Xbox 360, Xbox One, and the Xbox logos, are trademarks
of the Microsoft group of companies.

Make sure the cable is securely connected.
Make sure the Audio Mixer is plugged in via USB.

Make sure the cable is securely connected.

Make sure the cable is securely connected.

Make sure the microphone is not blocked
or is not in the up (off) position.
Make sure the cable is securely connected.

Make sure you’re using a compatible product.